Paul Stregevsky wrote:
> Have you tried the Vivitar 35/.9? I see it listed all the time in M42
> and non-Pentax bayonet mounts. I believe it was single-coated.
> That's all I know.
Paul,
I assume you are talking about the Vivitar 35mm f1.9 lens. I've got
one of these in M42 mount that came with a M42 - K adapter
attached to it. ( Whoever put the adapter on had no intention of
ever removing it, they took the "locking" pin off of the adapter! )
The lens is surprisingly good for a mid 70's Third Party lens. It is
prone to a little flare, and benefits from a good lens hood.
This lens convinced me to start working toward a SMC Pentax-M
35mm f2.0. I like 35mm for many "People" pictures, and a fast f-
stop allows me to forgo flash when necessary. ( I'm about to list this
lens and a Vivitar 28mm f2.8 on eBay, gotta sell so stuff if I want to
buy that SMC! )
Mark Gosdin
-
This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe,
go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
